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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

Bargains in pianos, orgars and sewir g
machines at A. 5. Truckehmiller's, Cata
wiss, Pa. T3lm6.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

The James Means mems shoes for So AT
l. W. Hartman & Sons.
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G. w. Bertsch, the clo.hier and furnisher,
always has full and comp'e etc line.of gents
furnishing goods on hand All the latest
styles in neckwear, &c. Call and see them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

Barnum was in Sunbury yesterday and
will be in Wilkes-Barre tomorrow (Satur-
day, Nav 21)
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WANTRD.-Six or eight men to mine soft
ORE Apply to w. F. Hafer, New Colum-
bia Union Co., Pa. 20m6ls
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Ice Cream Freezers.
PROPRIETORS.

Our leading freezer is the
"Rapid" and has only to be seen
in comparison with others to in
sure its sale. Every one guar
anteed, and the price almost as
low as some of the other makes
we keep.
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M'killip,PhO-
tOgrap er Il II d
CrayOn ArtiS {,
Bloomsbury Pa.
Fine Ca binet
Portraits, ON v
Ssh n dozen. I'm.
Simultaneous pro-
cess used.

Money saved by going to A. s. Trucken-
miller's, Catawissa, Pa, for wall papers
and window shades. Largest stock at 10 W.
est prices. [3tm6.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

Window shades, plain or dado, either
mounted or without fixtures as you prefer,
at Clark's book store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

Window fixtures, spring balance oi
spring top, lower than ever before, al
George A. Clark's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20
LAWN MOWERS

1t is almost an impossibility to
keep a yard in nice order with
out "a mower. One of the great
objections heretofore has been
the price, but like everything
else, they have declined so as to
bring them within the reach of
all. Our "New Model" we
claim to be the best NOV er made;
runs the lightest aud price as
low as the lowest.
j. r. SCHUYLER q Co.,
Bloomsbury, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

The Keystone Minstrels expect to give a
performance in Milton either this week OF
next
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

ENJoY LIFE.-What a truly beautiful
world we live in Nature gives us grand.
eur of mountains, glens and oceans, and
thousands of means Of enjoyment. We can
desire no better when in perfect health; but
how often do the majority of people feel
like giving it up disheertened, discouraged
and worn out with disease, when there Is
no occasion for this feeling, as every suf-
ferer can easily obtain satisfactory proof,
that Green's August Fto,cer, will make them
free from disease, as when born. Dyspep-
sia and liver complaint are the direct
causes of seventy-ive per cent OF such
maladies as biliousness, indigestion, sick
headache, costiveness, nervous prostration,
dizziness of the head, palpitation OF the
heart, and other distressing symptoms.
Three doses of August Fiower will prove its
wonderful effect. Sample bottles, 10 cts.
Try it. jan 2SlyS7eow.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

Mr.. ]. E. Wilson is building an addition
to his house on Market street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

Instead of leaving the linen yellow, or
with brown spots all over it, like common
rosin soap, Dreydoppeps Borax Soap makes
It white as snow, and purifies and cleanses
thoroughly. 4tapr29.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

Wall paper for 1887. The newest, best
colored and most artistic designs at Clark's
book store
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

G. A. r. Cards can be obtained at this
office, with name, POST and address neatly
printed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

Argument Court will be held on June
18th at 2 p. m, and 14th, at 8 a. m.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

Now is the time to get your Confirmation
Suit A full stock on hand at d. LoweD-
heru,s
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List OF letters remaining In the Post or
fee at Bloomsbury for week ending May
II, 1887:
Mr.. D. W. Kingsbury, (2,) F. V. LeaIch,
Miss Lizzie Roat, Miss Annie L. Smith,
Chas. M. Smith, John G. Smith.
CARDS,
Bojsvo Fraugeju, Allesandre, Mr.. j. FL
Spain.
Persons calling for these letters will
please say advertised"
GEORGE A. CLARK, p. NJ.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

Decoration Day and Fourth of July both
fall on Monday this year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

Hammocks, fans and parasols at /. w
Hartman s. Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

Wall paper hangings and handsome cell
ing decorations at Clark's book store.
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LOCAL NOTICES.

Collectors receipt books and notices tor
sale at this office. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

Shipping tags, with or without strings,
at the COLUMBIAN office. IT.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

Striped velvets, lOc. a yard, at l. W.
Hartman g. Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

so dress patterns, combination styles,
from $3.50 to $14 90 each. If you want
to have stylish suit do not fail to see
them at /. w. hartman & Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

Trunks Trunks Trunks
Just received a large stock.
Cheaper than ever at ID. Lowenberg's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

An elegant line of SPRING OVERCOATS
Just received at ID. Lowenberg's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

Always remember that G. w. Bertsch,
the artist tailor, is the place to get youi self
a perfect fit in SDring suit of clothing or
coat A full and complete line just re-
ceived-fresh from the city.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

Summer weight underwear at l. w.
Hartman g. Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

Just received at G. E. Savage's fine line
of silverware the latest designs. also spec
tacles and eye glasses. 2t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

L.W. McKelvy is building a two.story
addition at the rear Of his residence.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

To PRESERVE NATURAL FLOWERS
the flowers in melted paraffine, withdraw
ing them quickly. The liquid should be
only just hot enough to maintain Its hdid-
ity and the flowers should be dipped one
at time, held by the stocks and moved
about for an instant to get rid OF air bub-
bles. Fresh cut flowers, free from moist
ure, make excellent specimens in this way.
If you would preserve your health aud in
vigorute your entire system use Perrine's
Pure Barley Malt Whiskey. For sale by
G. B. Robbins, Bloomsbury, Pa. teow.
Two great enemies-Hood's Sarsaparilla
and impure blood. The latter is utterly
defeated by the peculiar medicine.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

T. w. Gunton drives handsome new
truck wagon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

You can get handsome embroidered
dress at l. W. Hartman s. Sons for So to
&o5
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20
WATER
COOLERS

Water Coolers, with stands or
without for family, hotel or fact
ory use, handsome goods sizes
and prices to suit every body.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-20

The excitement over oil found at Ransom
still continues.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-30

Walsh, Pat and Cath n. =.
Walton. Henry L. .-...-..
Ward. John G. and wife. .
Ward, Patrick. --.--------
Warner, Chas ct al&Roycs
do
Watson, VIM ] and NJ D. /.
do
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-25
| THE SHOCKING AFFAIR
OF WEDNESDAY ON THE PIGEON
ROOSr ROAD
Alarms and ArOuses the People OF
the City, Who Threaten
the Murderers
WITH THE 70. '"MPT PENALTY OF
LYSCR LAW.
Subscriptions for q Rewaf> '''
ing Scene Between FAITH,
and Daughter.

All day yesterday scarcely nothing
was talked of on the streets but the
fsndieh crime on the Pigeon Roost
rosd Wednesday night. Police officers
and detectives visited the scene and
critically ex mined every u ace left by
the miscreants. These, however, were
faint, and threw but little light in the
direction OF the perpetrators. No one
in the neiRhborhood saw the negroee,
and the opinion is that they put in an
appearance in the vicinity only short
time before their hellish deed.
TALK OF LYNoHING
The bad odor surrounding Pigeon
Roost road, as field for strncious
crimes, on account Of their too fire.
quent occurrence, thoroughly aroused
public indignation. From the moment
particulars of this latest addition to
the number became known, the cut
spok, IL verdict of every man was:
Turn the herds, II caught, over to
Judge Lynch. Even among those
who have always consulted wisdom
and moderation under any undue ex-
element, gavs expression to this senti
ment Of violence in some way or other.
At the courthouse d subscription was
being raised by Massrs. Andrew Hsr-
ris and James F. Hunter, as u reward
to bs offered for the apprehension of
the brutes. Some OF the habitsnts of
the temple of justice boldly vjlun-
teered to lead the curt OF Judge
Lynch at the earliest opportunity.
The following named gentlemen are
the subscribers 80 far, and furthe r
nnnunnl mill hn M Ia indnn.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-25
ON CHANGE.

CHICAGO grain steady with little
change in prices.
AT Liverpool wheat and corn are
steady and unchanged, demand fair.
WHEAT receipts at Cincinnati YES
terday, 5000 bushels; shipments, H.
900 bushels.
AT st. Louis cash corn, wheat and
oats aye unchanged; cab pork and
clear ribs unchanged, lard OF &c.
CHICAGO cash pork yesterday was
up Soc, lard of 2ic, clear ribs up 21c;
cash corn of &c, wheat If lie, oats
oil &C..
PROVISIONS continue strong with an
upward tendency. Chicago mess
pork, May delivery, sold at SIS So per
barrel yesterday morning.
NEARLY all local securities are con-
sdered good property. The new
issue bank stocks are firmly held by
holders, and transfers are being made
only a. good profits.
MEMPHIS cotton receipts yesterday,
1892 bales; shipments, 1869 bales;
saleP, 1890 bales; stock on tand, Co.,
9S2 bali 8; receipts since September lst,
602,0lS bales: shipments sncs Sep
TENDER let, 400 pa bales.
A MEETING of the Cotton Exchange
will be held at o'clock this afternoon
TO take action upon the Iroposed
amendment to the constitution rsdne-
ing he admission of membership fee
from 5000 to $3.50.
VISIT R on 'ChanVo yert 'rday-
Chss. ID. Miller, Naw York; Boyle,
Cincinnati: NJ. s, Rayburn, S,repta,
Miss Geo. Foster, La; J s. Given,
IT,, Louisvile; W. O. Falkuer, MISS.
ID. f, Robertson, Columbus, Miss.
AT the New York Merchants Ex-
change there is Il move ON foot to
petition the Board OF Managers to
change the rules Tor option deslipga,
and comp: short eelleTs o deliver he
8 ulf sold on the day OF sale and put
the spectators tax on them and net
on legitimate trade, comp ling them
to borrow tho a ud.
Nkw YrRK illur receipts yesterday,
l9,4b2 ba'rIsard acks; ex ,olts, 0S49
barrels and 1919 8 sacks; ~ pa. l3,b00
barrels Wheat receiptp, 80 s D nush-
els exports, 206,2S5 bushes; sales,
7,264,000 bueh.ls futures ava 4iS,000
bushels spote. Corn recpip ?, 40, 200
bushels; exports, 90, 1870 bushels;
SAILS, $4,000 bushe!s futures and
$4,000 bushels spots. o Is receipts,
%, h50 bushels; exports, 1920 bushels.
The Nav York Comm cial Bulletin
Of the 22d contlins the following
"bun" snd "pear' jargon; jeffrey
Dispatches cay V,sible on wheat esti-
mated at one to One and half million
decrease; crowd, have sold too much
wheat and va must pass up little for
change; opens envy and lower, but
crowd will yet short too much wheat;
don't seem to enthuse; must have
war or total crop failure to Offset these
wreCkers; these are the kind Of soft
spots to cover shorts on ard take
scalp. Right you are, but I've wreck.
ers have to put out heavy lines Of
shorts to hold her down; holidays al
ways followed nv hnl torn.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-25
MRS. oAsARErTo.

the mother, was found at Mr.. Nabo's's
store, where size was engaged ia ten
der minis,ra ions to the wounded.
She informed the rep rter that on
Tustda evening on her return from
Memphis, where she had been on a
I'm mess visit she Jaw through the
Windows OF the train two co,ored men
wa king in the direc,ion OF the city.
One cf them wss ,mAll a d wors no
coat. tie other tall aud wi h an over.
coat She did not see the face Of the
smaller one, but got q ghmpsi OF his
comuaniop, whom abe d scsibes as
very tall, oil light clmpl K op, almost
white. l.. T. ii nsa, woo Resps q
wagon shop about 800 yards from the
Majors store, also about the h III
described by the Casarettos, saw Il G
same short yellow man py ,csedi q il
tha dir elton Of Mrs. Cas-. rett "a store
Ms. Majors, the Gliyf st ECKER
mother and vile, describes tho maj
who ahot a. her Al short, z nger cakl
colored and not very stout, ard tn r
ia little doubt that the man Whos
strange conduct alarmed the suspicion
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-25
FOR rem I OR SALE.

10 ACRES Of land, 4 miles from. Court
I = Square, with gVo1 residence and under
good fence. ApIly ts HUGH B. CULLEN,
No Madison street..
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-25
sUNDRY PETITIONS.

The petition fom G. b Bryan x Co..
for construction Of the ordinance rel
alive to his wharfage, was referred to
ths City Attorney.
A petition from citizens for cross
ing at corner Front and Auction, was
referred to the President with power
to act.
A kick was presented from residents
Of the Third Ward, against the
wretched condition Of the alley bs-
tween Madison and Court streets,
f,om Third to Fourth Referred to
President and Engineer to have cut
down.
Residents of Broadway and Missis-
sippi avenue asked for sidewalkg in
front of two lots north of Broadway.
Granted and property owners ordered
10 lay same.
A number OF citizens petit'oned for
q street lamp at corner Of Georgia and
Orleans streets; also for sidewalks aud
more lights along the thoroughfare'
Received and Fl ed.
A petition from Mrs. Mary ]. Brown
for payment for lot occupied by
Main street extended north Of the
bayou. Referred to Englneer and at
torney for report.
A petition ffom cit'zsns urging that
the alley between Monroe and Union
be exerd ed from DssotD to tbs
bayou. R f-rred to the Engineer TO
a rep r. If cost
A psnti1n OF citizens for an electric
lamp on Washington street, between
Tbird and Fourth, was referred 10 thu
| President.
A petition OF citizens for q crossint
at the corner OF Mccall and Mai
streets, vas referred tn The President
I A petition Of the Memphis Oil Com
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-25
TIE yIaILANT OFFICERS.

Ever since tina preparation OF the
narrowing deeds tie shrewdest and
br vest of the county aud CT y officers
have been untiring in their search for
the guilty parties. Sheriff Cannon,
DEPUTY Sher # Carroll and Sergeant
H d ics, of the police, spent the night
on and near the scene, working evtry
possible ciew. Yesterday morning
they returned and placed Detectives
Pyde and Armstrong 10 work. Onief
DAVIS, in addition to his own efforts,
enlightened every msn on his force,
and Gag eyes were open and alert in
every portion OF the city. Strong men
residing in tho neighborhood Of the
crime armed themse YES and asked to
be deputixsd for service on the special
case. Their request was only too
cheerfully grated.
A PARTIAL DESCRIPTION,
az given by the young girl at ihC
sore, i. as follows: No. J, a brighl
mulNto, fest 5 inches tai medium
W light and wearing nous ache, HsC
on an old black slouch hat and ole
looking clothes.
No. 2 wore a black slouch hat an,
dirty gray clothes; was gomewha
dsrGer thsn his companion aud a lit
heavi,r, though Of abou. ths cam
hight.
No des r'pslon Of No. 8 can be haC
Mr.. Majors cannot describe accuratel
The man whj was in the store in Ii
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-25

Ths Cou 'cil then went into an cleo
ton for fficrrs for the ensuing term,
and DR.. G. B. Thornt1 N, as Pr~sideat
OF the ard OF Health; DR.. j E d ack,
as Ho ptal Physician, and j, O.
Ahoon, as Inspector Of Weights and
Measures, were unanimously chosen
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-25
WANTED.

DARTN R-A man with $500 c,pital to
l. tshe part interest in a IN ,nufacturing
business in this city; will pay from $50 TO
SlS per month. None need apply unless they
have the money and mean business. Ad-
dress =. R., Appeal Office.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-25
| The STREET RAILROAD
COMPANIES ANXIOUS To COM.
PROMISE WITH THE CITY
As an Essential Work In Final Set
Element Of All Dlffe rences
and Troubles.
THE ODD FELLOWS LIBRARY
RENDERED THE CITY,
With a View 10 the Establishment
OF a Public Library and
Reading Room.

A very important Council meeting
was held yesterday afternoon at the
City Hall, President ID P. Hidden in
the chair. Msssrs. james L g, II, II.
A. Montgomery, ]. +. Randall, I. j..
Graham, Lymus Wallscs and r. F.
Patterson were in attendance.
MONTHLY REPORT CT OFFICERS.
The hospital, through j. E. Black,
physician in charge, submitted its re-
port for January: Number OF patients
remaining January LIST, So; received
during the month, l12; discharged,
81: deceased, 81; remaining on 3lst,
l02; tota', 2l0. Total ex pense, $l24l so
The report of the Board OF Health
for January showed: Number Of pa
TENTS sent to the hospital, l13 treated
at dispensary, 400; de aths recorded, Al
while 81 Colored; expense OF the de-
psTtment, $l092 IS.
Beals Street Market Mister Hayden
reported the collection OF 5 04.
Inspector Mhoon reported the COL
lection OF 1915 Ga.
Chief of Police Davis reported as
follows: Number of arrests, 4S79 tines
and foifsi'ur e, $27ll 10; expendi-
lures, $3S27 IL.
Chief of the Fire Department Cleary
reported ss follows: Duriu g the month
the Department re pended TO twenty
seven alarms; total insurance Of occu-
lants and owners, 1927, 450; total loss
of occupants and owners, $246, 1926;
Insurance. over loss, 1921, 1926.
Register B. X. Pu leo, jr., reported
for the month If Jsnu airy that he had
couutersigned SAL Of tax bills; Ii.
censes, So 1894 40; received for rents,
1924 SO, aud for fees, $647 so.
BUILDING PERMITS.
Mrs. A, E. Cornell, Exchange street /;
rejected.
Mrs. r. Gabay, 26 Hadden avenue !;
rel cted.
Mrs. E. Conuora, % Co ~ merce; re-
ferfed to the Chief of the Fire Depart
ment.
Jack Swatenhurger, 81 Hadden ave-
nue.; granted under direction OF the
Chief.
Mrq. Graham, 2Os Jefferson extend.
ed; granted.
L F. Bopd, Front street, near Jail I;
granted, provided north OF Auction
street.
H. s. Mosby, 40 Causey; granted
under direct n of the Chief.
H. w. Joiner, ll5 Poplar; rejected
]. P. Finnie, $40 Shelby; granted
for metal roof.
I'M. Hill, "a North Court; rejected.
J.. P. Prutznao, Mccall rejected.
w. B. Hoo, "a Linden rejec ed.
Margaret Burke, ll3 Market Square;
r jacted.
Mex ION & Cross, so Front; granted,
health ordinances to be complied with.
S. H. Go ward, 1856 and 1877 Desoto
rejected.
M. @. Newton, $50 Third; rejected.
A. A Liurence, Hernando near
Beale; rel ctfd.
Joseph Spent, Fourth and Auction |;
granted.
Doc T. Jones, 26O fernando; re-
jecttd.
G. H. Herbers, 104 Washington; re-
cted.
John V Haudwerker, 81 N. Jack
eon; referred 10 Chief
J. I. Jeffsr7oD, $40 Shelby; rejected
Hubter, Keveny & Hunter, 400
Main; rejected.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-25
MISS MAGGIE OAsARKTTo,

who told the following story: "About
duck, or little before, ON Tuesday,
/ was standing behind the counter
when al unknown negro entered.
NV attention was al once Attracted to
him by his strange conduct and sus-
pic GUS bearing. He got behind
another negro who was citing on
bar el, and IN de a car .ful inspection
OF the premises. His eyes wandered
round the building, taking note Of
everything. The Windows and doors,
font and rear, seemed to interest him
particu arly. After he lef | watched
HIM. He stopped TO take drink a, d
then went aroubd TO the side OF the
house and took a view of the
building from that point. He was
short, stout, of ginger cake conn lex
ion, wore no coat and had on derny
hat. His hair was r4iRht and his
lea ures regular. His hair WIS matted
to his forehead AID dripping With
Precipitation, as il he had come from a
long walk"
Nick Casaret'o, a lad Of ID, WHO left
bis mothers store the sans evening,
going 10 the direction OF Memphis,
met this came negro. His description
oil him tailed wi h that given by his
sister.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-25
OFFERED u PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Messrs. W. s. uce, J. W. x,
Browne, R Dudley Frayser aud Benz.
Bingham, committee from the H.
dependent Order o. Odd Fellows,
were rresent at the Legislative Coun-
ell Yesterday evening snd submitted
the fol wing proposition:
WHEREAS, The Odd Fellows 'of
Memphis have kept pan a public Ii
brary, free to the pubic, and having
paid all expenses of same for the last
fifteen years, but not being able to
make the improvements our growing
ty Iequ'r res, he it
ResolUed by the Odd FellotOS Hall and
Library Association, That We make the
flowing proposition to the Taxing
Distric OF Memphis:
R.solred, That the Old Fellows
Hall and Library Association OF Mem.
phis offer to the Taxing District Of
Memphis The library, furniture aud
fixtures, together with the 5000 vol
umes il now contains, located in our
library room, to have and to hold
same, and we also offer our library
room, rent free, for five years. We
also further offer the cum Of $1,000 for
the purchase Of books, when the sum
of $4,000 is subscribed and paid by the
7 king District or the citizens of Men,
phis for the purpose If purchasing
books for the library.
The above offer we make, provided
the Taxing District takes charge OF
cad library, keeping same open for
Il benefit OF the public between the
hours of 8 O'Clock am and 8 pm,
paying Librarian and all other expenses
Arising theref from.